Sensory Sensitive

We are proud to open our doors early on several Saturdays throughout the year with our lights dimmed and minimal sounds.

The Museum opens at 8:30am at a reduced rate of $3.00 for adults and children one year and over. Tickets must be pre-purchased using the link below and are not available onsite. Pre-purchasing tickets allows us to adjust our staffing requirements to meet the needs of our guests.

Upcoming Sensory Sensitive Hours:We are currently updating this program. Please stay tuned for information on upcoming sessions as they become available.

IMPORTANT: Ticket sales end 3 days before the event. Don’t wait to register, buy your tickets today! Click on the date (above) to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone attend these early opens?

Technically, yes. However, we do ask that you respect the needs that some children have for a quieter experience in the Museum. These mornings are designed for children affected by autism or other challenges that make the normal noise of the Museum challenging.

Do I have to pre-purchase tickets?
Yes, we need to know how many attendees to expect.

When do the lights and sounds return to normal?
We open to the general public at 10am. Shortly before that time, a staff member will walk through and alert families that the normal lights and sounds will resume in a few minutes.

In This Section

Our Mission

Our Mission is to bring to life the joy of discovery for children and their families through fun, creative, hands-on exploration of the world around them. We strive to ignite curiosity and encourage them to become active, life-long learners.

Our Space

Over 22,000 sq feet of play space designed for kids 10 months to 10 years to enjoy with their families. There are a number of hands-on exhibits for kiddos to explore, and daily educational programs or activities that are FREE with the cost of admission.

Our Values

We value the family as a child’s first teacher. We value informal learning environments , with open-ended exploration. For these reasons we create an asset-rich environment supported by the structure of The 40 Assets ™, to gain proven results in the development of children.